Fever is the body’s natural mechanism to strengthen and accelerate the immune response, so it can take the appropriate action against infectious agents, including viruses and bacteria.

The rise in body temperature also makes the body a less favorable host to viruses and bacteria, which are temperature sensitive. In studies, heat has been shown to destroy harmful germs and bacteria.3

A 1% increase in body temperature results in a 40% increase in immunity, according to Nobuhiro Yoshimizu, MD, PhD.4

Additionally, the heat shock proteins that are produced during infrared sauna use (when the sauna gets to therapeutic temperatures, as do Influence Saunas) have also been found to improve the immune system.5

And check out this Austrian study published in the Annals of Medicine: it showed that those who regularly used saunas had 30% less chance of getting a cold or the flu than those who didn't use saunas.6

Longevity

In a study of 2,315 Finnish men, those who used the sauna 4 to 7 times per week had a 40% reduction in mortality from all causes.7

Another thing: the heat causes activity in the FOXO3 gene, which is a master regulator gene—and is linked to longevity. 8,9

Toxicologists have shown that sweating is a major method of excreting pesticides12 and toxic metals,13 including cadmium, lead, and aluminum.

Studies have also shown that saunas can help rid the body of Bisphenol A (BPA).14 Additionally, sauna therapy has proven to be useful for people with mold exposure and mycotoxins.15

Our Spectrum heaters penetrate deep, close to 3", detoxing into your muscle and fat, allowing your body to flush out more fat-soluble toxins, heavy metals, and other harmful substances.

Pain & Inflammation

Many sauna users report that their muscles and pain felt better, even after one sauna session.

A study conducted by the Department of Dermatology and Institute of Medical Research showed that near-infrared heat therapy helped 2 key factors in easing pain—alleviating inflammation and reducing swelling.16

And, notably, a Japanese study showed that chronic pain patients experienced a nearly 70% reduction in pain after the first session of infrared sauna therapy.17

Our Spectrum Plus heaters were designed and placed to offer the most healing benefits possible, penetrating deep into your muscles for relief.

Beauty

Using a sauna regularly can improve the look and texture of your skin.

Far infrared wavelengths have been shown to impact two essential ingredients to healthy skin—increasing the production of collagen (making the skin more supple) and elastic (making it more flexible).18

Far infrared wavelengths also improve the delivery of nutrients to the skin by increasing blood flow.

Saunas may be able to help:

Purify skin

Reduce wrinkles

Improve stretch marks and cellulite

Treat and prevent acne and blackheads

Cardiovascular Health

One of the most profound and proven sauna health benefits is for cardiovascular health.

In 1981, the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported that regular sauna use “may be as effective as a means of cardiovascular conditioning and burning calories as regular exercise.”19

In addition, a large, prospective study conducted in Finland showed saunas to be beneficial for preventing cardiovascular deaths.

In the study, compared to men who never use the sauna, frequent sauna users (4-7 times per week) were 50% less likely to die from cardiovascular-related causes.20